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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1921

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State Politics. The Goulburn Vacancy. a Plethora of Candidates. Sir George Fuller Silent. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 29 October 1921 · page 5

Secrecy is being observed in Nationalist circles in regard to the nominee for the Goulburn vacancy. Nationalist members generally adopt an attitude of not…

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Melbourne Cup. Some Heavy Betting. Several Candidates Supported. Melbourne, Friday Evening

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 29 October 1921 · page 5

Prince Sandy was solidly supported for the Cup to-day, two of the wagers being for £3000 each. Prince Sandy had already been backed for £10,000…

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Methodist Ministry. Why Candidates Are Scarce Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 29 October 1921 · page 5

In a report presented to the Methodist District Synods on the shortage of candidates for the Ministry, this is attributed to low spiritual vitality…

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Lloyd's on Life of Parliament. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 31 October 1921 · page 5

Forty per cent., equal to 6 to 4, is quoted at Lloyd?s against the risk of parliament dissolving in 1921…

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Notes on the Racing Nearly 80,000 People Present Cup Candidates Discussed Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Monday 31 October 1921 · page 2

The weather conditions at Flemington yesterday were perfect and a crowd estimated at between 70,000 and 80,000 was present to see Furious win the Derby…

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State Politics Is an Election Imminent? [?] the Cabinet Divided. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 31 October 1921 · page 3

The latest question in political circles is: Is the Government likely to go to the country on the basic wage issue ? The Labor Party itself, is divided,…

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Conservatorium of Music. Successful Candidates

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 31 October 1921 · page 2

Mr. W. L. Frew, hon. sec. of the above in Grafton, informs us that Mr. H. F. Treharne, Organising Secretary of the Conservatorium of…

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Norwegian Elections. Majority for Prohibition. London, Saturday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 31 October 1921 · page 3

A Christiania message says: The Norwegian general election voting was as follows: -- Conservatives 299,000, Communists…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Arguing Points of Order. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 2 November 1921 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day Sir Thomas Henley asked what action had been taken in bringing to justice the persons, who kidnapped Miss Partridge…

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State Parliament Wheat Bill Held Up. Opposition Scores. Sydney, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 2 November 1921 · page 3

Parliament spent the whole afternoon of to-day discussing points of order arising out of the demand by Messrs. R. T. Ball and T. R. Bavin,…

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Three Writs Issued. Discussion in Parliament. Inquiry Asked for and Promised. Sydney, Tuesday Evening

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 2 November 1921 · page 2

In Parliament this afternoon, Mr. C. W. Oakes (Deputy.-Leader of the Nationalists) asked the Acting-Premier whether he had noticed the statements…

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Federal Politics. Federal Convention. Election of Delegates. Adelaide

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 2 November 1921 · page 5

Mr. Poynton, speaking here, said that all the electoral machinery was being assembled in anticipation of the election which will probably be held about March…

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State Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Disorderly Scenes. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 3 November 1921 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Wearne asked the Treasurer in view of the fact that over 156 branches of the farmers' organisations throughout the State have…

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Federal Parliament. English Article Decried. the Senate's Tariff Requests. Considered by Representatives. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Thursday 3 November 1921 · page 5

The debate on the motion by Senator Foster (Tasmania) to adjourn entered in to a discussion on the necessity of encouraging the use of motor oil boats,…

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Lively Time in Parliament Uproar and Fisticuffs Government Saved by Casting Vote SYDNEY, Wednesday Evening. Questions

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 3 November 1921 · page 3

During the absence of the Premier and Minister for Agriculture in Melbourne, no contentious legislation is being discussed in Parliament…

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News of the World. Labor Wins at Municipal Elections London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 3 November 1921 · page 5

The polling in 300 municipalities resulted in the case of 80 principal towns that Labor made a nett gain of 36 and Independents of 31. Contrariwise the…

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Ulster Refuses to Make Concessions. Lloyd George's Difficult Position. Will Resign Rather Than Fight Except on Allegiance Issue. Sinn Fein Objects to Parliament Discussing Settlement London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 3 November 1921 · page 3

The Australian Press Association learns that, while it is most critical, the Irish situation is practically unchanged. The hour of decision…

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State Parliament. Some Personal Explanations. Regarding Wednesday's Scene. Council's Amendment Objected. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 4 November 1921 · page 5

When the Legislative Assembly met this afternoon, Mr. Shillington asked the Attorney-General if in view of the fact that Mr. Flannery had stated that persons…

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State Parliament. After the Battle Combatants' Explanations. Sugar Company's Profits. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 4 November 1921 · page 3

Much valuable time was wasted in the Assembly this afternoon in personal explanations surrounding last night's free fight in the House, in…

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Federal Parliament. An American Professor. Lectures in Senate Room. Mr. Marks on Scriptural Predictions. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Friday 4 November 1921 · page 5

In the House of Representatives Mr. Charlton asked Mr. Hughes to inquire into the alleged flogging of natives at Rabaul. Mr. Hughes promised to investigate…

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